Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1983 - 1986 |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Built in | Built in Coventry, England |
| Original price | $26,000 (1986) |
| Massey Ferguson 298 Engine | |
| Engine | Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel |
| Fuel tank | 26.4 gal 99.9 L |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 298 Transmissions | |
| Transmission | 8-speed 12-speed partial power shift |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 298 Power | |
| PTO (claimed) | 78 hp 58.2 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 68.49 hp 51.1 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 79.54 hp 59.3 kW |
| Details | Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | 4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
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| Differential lock | foot pedal standard |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | ROPS canopy optional. |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
| Total flow | 17 gpm 64.3 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II |
| Rear lift | 4,440 lbs 2013 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches 243 cm |
| Weight | 6979 to 7970 pounds |
| Front tire | 9.5L-15 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| 298 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Instrument panel on right side |
| 1983 | 702586 |
| 1984 | 703062 |
| 1985 | 703760 |
| 1986 | 704095 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
| Publication | 200 Series published in 1983, by Massey Ferguson |
Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page
Model family
Series map
- 80.0 hp
- 298 Current model86.7 hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.